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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

11

Rain Delays First International Polo Match at Meadow Brook

New York May 31 The opening polo match of a international series at Meadow Brook was postponed to tomorrow due to rain. About 20 000 spectators had bought grandstand seats and boxes and planners avoided forcing them to weather bad conditions. The decision leaves the fate of the second game, set for next Saturday, undecided. The English team remains optimistic while American ponies mount a potential home field advantage with more ready mounts.

New York Meadow Brook Meadowbrook

400 Prize Dogs Shown at Brookline Shows

Brookline Country Club hosted two dog shows under the Trish Terrier Club of America and the American Fox Terrier Club. Over 400 prize dogs from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Texas and beyond competed in Irish and American Fox Terrier events. Winners included Blarney Bronxie and Blarney Authority, Thorncroft Marksman, and Champion Sabine Rarebit with Endcliffe Live Wire notable in wire haired divisions.

Brookline Country Club Trish Terrier Club of America American ‘Fox Terrier Club America Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Chicago Texas John G. Blarney Convent N. J George S Blarney Authority J. R. Thorndike Thorncroft J. Scott McComb Thorncroft Marksman Thorndike William Prescott Wolcott Broquis L. Loring Brooks D. D. O'Connor Celtic Badger Leslie, Jr Sabine Kennels Orange Tex Sabine Rarebit Meersbrook Bristles

Taft Greets Ty Cobb in Washington Meeting

President Taft greeted Ty Cobb, Detroit Tigers batting star, and pitcher Lively during a May visit in Washington. The exchange highlighted Cobb’s Augusta, Georgia roots, with Major A. W. Matt hosting a luncheon. Tomorrow Cobb is slated to face the Nationals at the American League park.

Washington Cobb Detroit Tigers Lively Hughey Jennings Taft Augusta A. W. Iatt Nationals

Pro Sprinters At The Revere Track

The first professional sprint races of the season are set for Saturday at Revere Cycle track. A one mile handicap features National Champion Frank Kramer against Joe Fogler Eddie Root and others, while a five mile open also pits the same group. Elmer Collins and George Wiley clash in a 10 mile motor pace race after their prior 25 mile affair.

Revere Frank Kramer Joe Fogler Eddie Root Jackie Clark Willie Fenn Alfred Goulette Pedlar Palmer Jumbo Wells Floyd McFarland Floyd Krebs Freddie Hill Chris Schiller Percy Lawrence Worth Mitten Kramer Elmer Collins George Wiley Collins Wiley

Heps Sign Pitcher Hogg by Name

The Boston Nationals acquire pitcher Hogg who will join the team in Cincinnati Sunday. The Mercer University graduate is a right handed rookie, the second with the surname Hogg to reach the majors, and manager Tenney says he will bolster the pitching staff.

Hogg Boston Nationals Cincinnati Mercer University Georgia Tenney

Baseball Game Requests For Youth And Amateur Teams

Local notices invite intercity and semi pro clubs to arrange contests across several towns. Listings specify age groups from 14 to 17, guaranteed returns, half fares, and uniformed teams, with contact names and addresses in Salem Reading Middleboro Lowell Haverhill East Providence Dorchester Walpole Dorchester A. and B. clubs.

Intercity A. C Salem Reading Middleboro Lowell Haverhill Edward J. Nelson Essex Street City Bunker Hill Joseph Hamilton Stage Street Trarmony Hall Albert Soderlund Grosvenor Avenue East Providence R. I Walpole Athletics East Walpole Dexter A. A Dorchester H. L. Brett Tremlett Street

Yale Crew Shakeup Curtains Open on Radical Roster Shuffle

Yale varsity crew undergoes its most radical overhaul since January with veterans Buckingham and Van Sinderen dropped. Low moves to stroke while Philbin Tucker and Scully shift positions as the eight solidifies. The second crew splits into two fours to face Harvard on the Thames after a final eight mile row.

New Haven Conn Yale John Kennedy Buckingham van Sinderen Frost Philbin Tucker Scully van Blarcom Romeyn Field Bow Copp Kennedy Harvard Thames York Adams Oldenburg Maitland Wood Howe Ives Elwell Barnum Gales Ferry

Baseball team wants schedules with fast amateur outfits in New England

Listings from Washburn-Crosby to Renfros seek dates with strong amateur and semi pro teams within New England. Open dates span June and July with guarantees discussed. teams include Hotel Lenox, Merrimac A C, Gloucester High School, Rambler A C of Everett, Gustin A C, Berkeley A C, and others across Boston area seeking away games and half-fare deals.

Washburn-Crosby Boston Ralph B. Green State Street City Winthrop K. of New England Henry I. Hamilton Bealstreet Winthrop Maia Hotel Lenox Baseball Consolloy Merrimac Wakefield Lowney-Mansfield South Boston P. Sullivan Ninth Street Berkeley A. C Beachmont John McGonagie Waverly Avenue Revere Tel Franklin A. C Allston T. F. Berkely Western Avenue Ernest Monarch Read Street Sterling A. K. Adams South Street Esty. Tel Oxford Y. M C. A A. Rich Columbus Avenue Romar Midgets Roxbury Happy Newsboys Joseph Hamilton Athelwold A. A Dorchester David, Campbell Athelwold Winchester St. Paul's St. Peter's Watertown St. Francis de Sales Charlestown St. Vincent’s F. P. Doyte Speedyéll Street Rhodesland EB. Barker Rhode Island Navy. Yard Mass Bowdoin A. A F. Ferris Hamilton Street Wollastons Smith Devonshire Street Main Laurel A. C Somerville J. L. Murphy Laurel Avenue Renfros Chelsea H. Foye Chelsea Clock Company

Groton Triumphs 8-7 Over St. Mark's in Southboro

Groton defeats St Mark's 8 to 7 on St Mark's grounds in Southboro. The win marked Groton’s first at Southboro since 1895, a rare success for Groton against the rival.

Southboro St Mark’s Groton

Groton Triumphs Over St Mark's In Wild Rally

Groton defeats St Mark's 8 to 7 after a late surge by St Mark's and a crucial Groton home run by Wharton. Wilcox pitched until eighth, then Hardwick finished for Groton while St Mark's rallied with two runs in the eighth and four in the ninth before final fanning ended the game.

St. Mark’s Haif Frothingham Groton Hardwick Simons Wharton Brooks St. Mark's Wilcox Oin Holcomb Hardadwick T Hardwick Parker W. Smith Mtechner Mlitchner Taylor Choate Esesiecee Alsop Halcomb Flichtner Ervin Parkman W. Taylor Smith Bradlee Sturgis Cunningham

Protest over Mulford finish in 500 mile race

In Indianapolis May 31 officials continued review of Ralph Mulford's second place in the 500 mile race after David Bruce-Brown protested that he deserved second. Timing device issues and lap counts caused contention though Harroun, driving Marmon, is regarded as winner. Six injured from the race are progressing. the most serious include Harry Knight and his mechanic Glover.

Indianapolis Ind Ralph Mulford The Motor Speedway David Bruce-Brown Mulford Lozier Harroun Marmon Frank Allen Methodist Harry Knight Westcott John T. Glover C. L. Anderson Case

Cyclone Burns and Willoughby Set for Big Columbia Theatre Bout

Cyclone Burns of Boston meets Walter Willoughby in a high profile wrestling match at the Columbia Theatre tomorrow night. The pair come off strong showings last week with Burns drawing in a long bout against Lundin and Willoughby displaying elite form, heightening anticipation for the clash.

Willoughby-Anderson Columbia Theatre Cyclone Burns Boston Walter Willoughby Sam Anderson Lundin Willoughby Columbia

Legislators to Cross Bats with Firemen in Exhibition

Beacon Hill lawmakers and the Boston fire department baseball team prepare for a Saturday 3 p.m. showdown at National League grounds. The legislative squad includes aging pros, while Fire Chief James P. Maloney has added minor leaguers now chasing fires. The teams are seen as evenly matched and the public expects a close, entertaining game.

Sclons Beacon Hill Boston Fire Department James P. Maloney Fie Nine Boston Firemen New York Bronx Oval

Harvard Golfers Open First Round in Evening Westwood Match Play

Harvard golfers opened their annual individual championship at Woodland with tight matches. P M Smith and P P Baker went to extra holes while Clark beat Crosby 5-3 and Estabrook defeated Sargent 3-2. Amory edged McNeil 5-4 and Davidson beat Giles 4-2. Booth down Harris, and Smith beat Baker 1 up after 20 holes. Weeks and Judson did not play.

Harvard Woodland P&p. C. Baker BT. Clark A. M. Crosby B. N. Estabrook F. Sargent C. Amory J. G. McNeil FY. C. Davidson FE. &. Giles W. V. Booth A. FE. Harris P. M. Smith F. C. Baker S. Weeks C. Judson

Holy Cross Player Signs with Philadelphia Athletics

May 31. Skee Tfat thews, Holy Cross pitcher and creek centrefelder, who hails from this city, has signed with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics and left tonight to report for duty. Matthews, before Jesuit College, pitched for local amateurs and last year played in Atlantic City with strong batting, hitting well over 300.

Worchster

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